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The First of the Few

“The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!”

★ 6.7 / 10 (42 votes)September 14, 1942118 minEN
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This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

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Movie facts

Release dateSeptember 14, 1942
StatusReleased
Runtime118 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationG
Original languageEnglish, German, Italian
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionBritish Aviation Pictures
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Crew

Director

Leslie Howard

Writers

Miles Malleson, Anatole de Grunwald

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Cast

Leslie HowardLeslie HowardR.J. Mitchell
David NivenDavid NivenGeoffrey Crisp
Rosamund JohnRosamund JohnDiana Mitchell
Roland CulverRoland CulverCommander Bride
Anne FirthAnne FirthMiss Harper
David HorneDavid HorneMr. Higgins
J.H. RobertsJ.H. RobertsSir Robert McLean
Derrick De MarneyDerrick De MarneySquadron Leader Jefferson
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Rosalyn BoulterMabel Lovesay
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Herbert CameronMacPherson
Toni Edgar-BruceToni Edgar-BruceLady Houston
Gordon McLeodGordon McLeodMajor Buchan
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